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Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:27:00 +0200
Australian PM denies allegations of 'racial vilification'
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday rejected claims he launched his political career by vilifying a rival over his Lebanese heritage and stoking rumours he was Muslim. Two members of Morrison's party signed legal decla...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:17:00 +0200
New song is lament on the state of the nation
“RagħwaDagħwa materialised in 2020 out of a need to blabber,” began the singer behind the project, known under the moniker Fah Rouge. “It is a collection of experimentations in sound, composition, song and spoken word, and it...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:03:00 +0200
Parkinson’s organisations team up in fundraising campaign
Two main Parkinson’s disease organisations in Malta have joined forces under the name of Together for Parkinson’s for the launch of a fundraising campaign called Sport for Parkinson’s. During a press conference, leaders of volu...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0200
Sustainable education course opportunity in Greece
A call for applicants has been issued for participants in an intensive five-day course on the theme ‘The future of sustainable educational communities for Greece’ to be held in Athens, Greece, from June 20 to 24 as part of an Era...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:44:00 +0200
Watch live: Crowds greet Pope Francis at Granaries for Papal Mass
Thousands of people have gathered at the Granaries in Floriana to take part in the Papal mass, one of the highlights of Pope Francis' two-day visit to Malta. Around 12,000 people were expected to watch the Mass, which began at around...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:41:00 +0200
Urgent crowdfunding appeal launched for Kenyan children
A crowdfunding campaign on Zaar hopes to raise sponsorships fees for children in desperate need of help in Kenya. Launched by Sponsor My Future, the urgent appeal will help four orphans, who have no known relatives or anywhere to liv...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:23:00 +0200
Juve-Inter showdown marks end of Italy’s COVID-19 emergency
Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday with their title hopes in the balance as Italy fully opens its doors to supporters for the first time in two years and fans focus on domestic concerns following the national team’s World ...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:22:00 +0200
Pope starts day two of Malta trip with visit to St Paul's Grotto
Pope Francis started his second day in Malta on Sunday with a visit to the grotto in Rabat where St Paul is believed to have been kept prisoner for three months and preached Christianity. There, the 85-year-old pontiff prayed to the ...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:02:00 +0200
Watch: Grandmother reunites with granddaughter in Malta after fleeing Ukraine
A Ukrainian grandmother has been joyfully reunited with her two-year-old granddaughter who she last saw when they crossed the border into Romania after the Russian invasion. Natasha embraced little Victoria in a moment caught on came...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:40:00 +0200
Singer-songwriter Fish to participate in wellness conference
Fish, the Scottish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1980s as the frontman of Marillion, and who has forged a remarkable solo career since then, will be in Malta on Tuesday, April 5, to deliver a keynote speech at a conferenc...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:36:00 +0200
‘I’m still theatre director’, says Zammit Tabona; ‘no, you’re not’, says CEO
The Manoel Theatre’s artistic director says he has “not been allowed to function” in his role and has not been consulted by the board over any aspect of the theatre running despite being under contract until April 2023.  Kenne...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0200
Corporate governance and the importance of board meetings – Sacha Farrugia
Corporate governance in Malta, similarly to other larger jurisdictions, has become a common theme of conversation and this is because of the heightened importance it deserves in today’s business world. In theory, corporate governan...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0200
A herald of God’s joy, mercy and compassion – Fr Frankie Cini, MSSP
How beautiful on the mountains, are the feet of those, who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation. (Isaiah, 52:7) Sometimes prophets come to us wrapped in simplicity and humility, but with...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:54:00 +0200
Ukraine claims Kyiv region as Russian pullback reveals horror
Ukraine said it had regained control of the Kyiv region, with Russian troops retreating from around the capital and Chernihiv city, as evidence emerged of possible civilian killings in areas the invading forces have been occupying. A...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:50:00 +0200
Aleix Espargaro gives Aprilia first MotoGP pole position
Spain’s Aleix Espargaro delivered a first ever MotoGP pole position for Aprilia at the Argentina Grand Prix on Saturday as racing finally got under way after a delay in delivering equipment had placed a question mark over the third...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:39:00 +0200
The shooting down of an enemy dive bomber
At around 5.09pm on April 1, 1942, a formation of 70 enemy aircraft was reported to be approaching the Maltese islands heading for the Grand Harbour and Ħal Far. There were already a few Spitfires in the air but these were short of ...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0200
Maguire deserves better than boos – James Calvert
The booing of Harry Maguire by England fans on Tuesday was pathetic and unacceptable. I admit to having my doubts about big Maguire’s defensive abilities at the highest level. Back when he was at Sheffield United, I remember many s...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0200
Robert Abela’s new cabinet
While Robert Abela was elected leader in 2020 on the slogan of “continuity”, it is clear that his new cabinet appointments, after last weekend’s election victory, are intended to show he’s his own man.  With a major electora...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0200
Christ vs cancel culture – Fr Brendan Gatt
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C. Today’s readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11   ‘Cancel culture’ is a phenomenon afflicting social life and public discourse, whereby individuals or groups are ‘cancelled...

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 07:16:00 +0200
US yield curve inversion signals possible recession
A closely watched feature of the US Treasury yield curve inverted last Tuesday, sparking concerns that the world’s largest economy is set to fall into recession. The two-year US Treasury yield briefly rose above the benchmark 10-ye...



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